Principal Procurement Engineer

Role Overview

• Lead all procurement activities in assigned programs to assure readiness for pre-PO and post-PO to ensure predictive delivery during execution
• Partner with GSCS, Engineering, Quality, and Supplier Performance Engineering functional teams to facilitate project charters, estimates & resource requirements, and execution
• Be responsible for monitoring active projects, updating status, eliminating roadblocks, and escalating issues as appropriate
• Investigate, coordinate, mitigate, and communicate project changes
• Understand the major technical and quality aspects of assigned scopes, and effectively communicate those requirements and details with suppliers
• Support development of sourcing & procurement strategies and plans together with Offer and Project Teams
• Identify and capture the demand, identify potential suppliers, and establish a communication channel towards the suppliers
• Leverage Best-Cost Country Sourcing, with emphasis on middle/eastern Europe
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategic sourcing strategies to achieve business goals while driving continuous improvement
• Analyze and evaluate all elements of cost for commodity groups to identify and obtain cost improvements
• Develop strategies and tactics to maximize supplier base cost/value
• Sign off on Safety Related requisitions as needed
• Develop and maintain extensive relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders while mediating and resolving contract performance issues
• Utilize the corporate Approved Supplier List Process for sourcing requirements
• Understand all the key operational & commercial elements of suppliers such as, but not limited to: Financial Stability and Objectives, Global/Regional Presence, Available Capacity, Top customers, and Top competitors and keep the Supply Chain Organization and business stakeholders informed of supplier capacity/performance and market constraints for future plans and actions
• Understand supplier capacity, capability and manufacturing processes compared to project technical requirements in collaboration with Supplier Performance Excellence (SPE) Organization
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Westinghouse's Procurement policies and procedures
• Manage supply and supplier commitments after a purchase order or contract is made, including change and contract management
• Understand and analyze the entitlement and cost basis, support negotiations, draft agreements on changes, and reflect the change in the System (SAP, etc.)
• Provide a periodic schedule and customer status updates, per project requirements
• Support Accounts Payables for resolution of discrepancies between the supplier invoices and the purchase orders
• Mentor junior employees for career development

Requirements

• BS degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, or Mechanical preferred)
• 5+ years of project and/or supply chain experience supporting large-scale projects, preferably in the Power Generation, Nuclear Industries, or other regulated industries
• Experience with large and complex cross-functional projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program